Background
Roberts, Willard John was born on March 3, 1933 in Bumcombe County, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Woodridge and Gladys Mary (Medford) Roberts.
Roberts, Willard John was born on March 3, 1933 in Bumcombe County, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Woodridge and Gladys Mary (Medford) Roberts.
Bachelor of Science, East Carolina U., 1955; Master of Arts, Appalachian State University, 1975; Educational Specialist, Appalachian State University, 1976; Doctor of Education, Mississippi State University, Starkville, 1985.
Teacher, coach, athletic director, Harnett County (North Carolina) Board Education, 1955-1956; teacher, coach, athletic director, Henderson County (North Carolina) Board Education, 1956-1958; teacher, coach, athletic director, McDowell County (North Carolina) Board Education, 1958-1961; teacher, Petersburg (Virginia) Board Education, 1961-1962; teacher, Buncombe County (North Carolina) Board Education, 1962-1963, 63-67; teacher, Fairfax County (Virginia) Board Education, 1967-1971; security officer Wackenhut security division, Singer Furniture, Lenior, North Carolina, 1973; security officer, Blue Ridge Shoe Company, Boone, North Carolina, 1974-1976; day detective, Howard Family Room Furniture, Starkville, Mississippi, 1976-1977; special police security officer, Johnston-Tombigbee Furniture Manufacturing Company, Inc., Columbus, Mississippi, 1977-1979; with Oxford Security Superior vena cava syndrome, Bryan Foods, West Point, Mississippi, 1980-1982; night security, night desk clerk manager, night auditor, University Motel, Starkville, Mississippi, since 1981.
Member AARP, Senior Coalition, United Srs. Association, Inc., National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, The Leadership Circuit.